SURPRISING HER WITH A SECRET BIRTH PRESENT!

Summary

In this video, a parent shares a busy day involving visitors, midwife visits, and household chores. The parent discusses the challenges and rewards of breastfeeding, expressing concern over their baby's weight loss. They find a forgotten gift meant for their partner post-birth, adding a touch of humor and sentimentality. The day includes children’s school activities and a fun school disco. The video concludes with family time and bedtime routines, including watching 'Dr. Foster' on Netflix. Overall, it captures the ups and downs of parenting and daily life.

Takeaways

• 👶 Excited for visitors to meet the baby, Jace, and expecting a midwife visit to weigh him.
• 🍼 Breastfeeding struggles but hope that Jace is gaining weight.
• 🏠 Spent the morning cleaning and organizing the garage.
• 🎁 Forgot to give Sarah a special gift prepared before Jace's birth.
• 🤕 Struggled with shaving issues, resulting in skin irritation.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Friends visited and brought thoughtful gifts for Jace and Sarah.
• ⚖️ Concerned about Jace losing weight again during the midwife visit.
• 😔 Disheartened by the baby's weight loss despite painful breastfeeding efforts.
• 🏫 Daughter had a ballet practice exam and shared her excitement about it.
• 🍽️ Dinner plans included chicken Kievs and food to boost breast milk production.

Q & A

Who is Jace, mentioned in the script?

Jace is the baby of the speaker, who they are getting ready for the day as visitors are coming to meet him.

What is the speaker looking forward to regarding Jace's weight?

The speaker is excited about the midwife's visit to weigh Jace, hoping he is gaining weight and thriving.

Why was the speaker reorganizing the garage?

The speaker was reorganizing the garage because it had become a place to dump everything they didn’t want to see, leading to a lot of accumulated stuff.

What special gift did the speaker forget to give Sarah after Jace's birth?

The speaker had a special gift for Sarah, prepared in advance for when she gave birth to Jace, but forgot to give it to her due to the excitement and rush.

What was the speaker's reaction to Jace's weight loss during the midwife's visit?

The speaker felt very disheartened and worried because Jace had lost weight again, despite the speaker's efforts with breastfeeding.

What measures is the speaker considering to help Jace gain weight?

The speaker is considering waking Jace up for feeds during the night and is worried about possibly having to top up with formula.

How is the speaker trying to improve breast milk production?

The speaker is eating foods like flapjack, which are good at promoting breast milk production.

What activities were Ila and Esme involved in?

Ila had a ballet practice for an upcoming exam, while Esme attended a school disco and had a fun time with her friends.

What did the speaker do to cheer up after feeling disheartened by Jace's weight loss?

The speaker found an excuse to eat flapjack, which is good for breast milk production, and also received supportive gifts and visits from friends.

What are the family’s evening plans?

The family plans to have a simple dinner with chicken Kievs and mashed potatoes, and then the speaker and Sarah plan to watch 'Dr. Foster' on Netflix.